Viruses. A realistic alternative in crop protection?

Evans, H.F.

1986

Monograph, British Crop Protection Council (34): 161-172

Viruses. A realistic alternative in crop protection?

The role of viruses in crop protection is discussed, with emphasis on their use to control insect pests. A number of successful viral products have been registered, but there has been relatively little progress in the field despite the large number of viruses pathogenic to insects.